Evaluation of the type and frequency of extemporaneous formulations dispensed in hospital and community pharmacies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extemporaneous compounding is practiced globally by pharmacists to allow for dispensing of personalised doses of medicinal products not commercially available. Extemporaneous compounding must result in a product which is safe and effective. However, data on formulation and expiry of extemporaneous products may not be readily available. Pharmacists access various resources including compounding databases to obtain information on composition, preparation, and expiry of extemporaneous preparations.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the type and frequency of extemporaneous compounding in hospital and community pharmacies in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and to obtain contemporary information on compounding practices and resources used.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Ramtoola Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749281 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature